Owner`s manual

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PREPARATION/GENERAL GUIDELINES
GUIDELINESGUIDELINES
GUIDELINES
Portable spa installation is simple when properly planned. To that end it is important that
you read the following information carefully and consult with your Down East Spa
dealer.
1) Access - The actual dimensions of your new spa will determine the amount of space
that is needed in moving the spa from curbside to its final installation area. Be sure to
measure side yard dimensions, gates or doors and vertical obstructions such as roof
overhangs and overhead cables. Any other space limiting obstacles such as trees or
shrubs must be evaluated.
If the spa is being installed indoors, dimension limitations such as stairs, ceilings and
walls must be taken into consideration. Please have your Down East Spa dealer or
delivery service review site or installation plans prior to delivery.
2) Surface/Pad Requirements - When your new spa is filled with water and bathers, it
may weigh as much as several tons. It is imperative that the base beneath the spa can
support the actual weight. The spa must be on a uniformly firm and continuous
surface. The recommended foundation is a concrete pad with a minimum thickness of
four (4) inches with steel reinforcement bars crossed throughout the pad.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANTIMPORTANT
IMPORTANT
When installing your spa indoors or on a wood deck or balcony, the same load
requirements must be met. Total load may be as much as 75 pounds per square foot.
Your Down East Spa dealer should be consulted or you should speak with a qualified
contractor or your local building department. Be sure to locate your spa so that
equipment remains above grade and not subject to flooding.
The equipment side of the spa must be accessible in the event that future service is
needed. Periodical maintenance checks require entry into the equipment bay. When
possible, it is wise planning for the future to leave access to all sides of the spa in the
event your spas plumbing requires maintenance. Your spa warranty does not cover the
cost of providing access for service.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATIONGENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR OUTDOOR INSTALLATION
Again, proper planning will increase your total enjoyment factor with your new spa.
Listed below are some additional items to consider when planning your installation.
• How spa will complement landscaping and vice versa
• View from inside spa and view of spa from inside of home
• Exposure to sunlight and shading from trees
• Privacy
• Getting to spa from house and return